"Spain's EU Presidency: Pedro Sanchez's Visit to Ukraine and Latin American Leaders' Rejection of Zelenski"

Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky will not attend the EU-CELAC summit in Brussels in July, despite being invited by Spanish President Pedro Sanchez. Zelensky revealed that his invitation was blocked by some Latin American leaders. Sanchez emphasized the need for a stronger partnership between the EU and Latin America, including trade agreements and a structured dialogue mechanism. The summit aims to avoid long gaps between meetings and explore synergies between European and Latin American nations.